Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, gestational weight gain, postpartum weight retention and body composition in the UPSIDE cohort

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, gestational weight gain, postpartum weight retention and body composition in the UPSIDE cohort

Abstract Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals found in drinking water and consumer products, resulting in ubiquitous human exposure. PFAS have been linked to endocrine disruption and altered weight gain across the lifespan. A limited and inconsistent body of...

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Main Authors: Carolyn W. Kinkade, Zorimar Rivera-Núñez, Sally W. Thurston, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Richard K. Miller, Jessica Brunner, Eunyoung Wong, Susan Groth, Thomas G. O’Connor, Emily S. Barrett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Gestational weight gain
Pregnancy
Per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances
Endocrine disruption
Postpartum weight retention
Adiposity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-023-01009-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-023-01009-3

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